When the band evolved into an alternative rock group in the 1990s, their 1991 album Go Figure included a controversial revamp of that song.

McMillan found the tour to support the album draining, and took a temporary hiatus from the band; he was replaced by Daniel Lapp and Linda McRae.

[2] Lyrics and music are credited to various combinations of the band members: John Mann, Geoffrey Kelly and Hugh McMillan.

Former band member J. Knutson also receives an arranging credit on "Drinking Man".

As with all of the band's early folk albums, several songs are arranged around traditional Irish and Scottish reels and jigs.